Hi Carol,Glad to see the weather is so good in Florida. Especially as Thanksgiving approaches, it's so important for us to appreciate the little things in life during this journey and all the time. It reminds me that people with Alzheimer's truly live in the moment - whether the moment reflects the internal buzz or reactions to external stimulation.

Thanks for starting the November check-in.

I'm with you,Judy

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Report This| Share this:Check-in -- November 2011Hi Carol,Glad to see the weather is so good in Florida. Especially as Thanksgiving approaches, it's so important for us to appreciate the little things in life during this journey and all the time. It reminds me that people with Alzheimer's truly live in the moment - whether the moment reflects the internal buzz or reactions to external stimulation.

The Pacific Northwest has been in the high 20s to mid 30s at night, and is around 50 during the day. There's a carpet of leaves to crunch on in some places and the rain makes the cedars and evergreen sparkle like they're tipped by jewels.

I agree about appreciating the little things and living in the moment.

I hope Ruth, Dave, Marilyn, Odie and everyone else are well and enjoying what November has to offer.

My best,

Byroney

Life isn't a matter of milestones but of moments. - Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

The Pacific Northwest has been in the high 20s to mid 30s at night, and is around 50 during the day. There's a carpet of leaves to crunch on in some places and the rain makes the cedars and evergreen sparkle like they're tipped by jewels.

I agree about appreciating the little things and living in the moment.

I hope Ruth, Dave, Marilyn, Odie and everyone else are well and enjoying what November has to offer.

My dad had stomach problems on Sunday involving vomiting and pain. The nurse at the ALF treated him as though it was a virus, and I fully agreed. When the pain did not subside by late in the evening he asked to be taken to the VA emergency room. He was there from 12:30 am Monday until I picked him up about 8:30 am and took him back to his place. After much testing he was diagnosed with mild diverticulitis and given two prescription medications, one being an antibiotic. I talked to him this afternoon and he is getting better slowly. Never a dull moment.

The weather in WNY has been nice this week - mostly sunny and in the 50's. Not too bad for November.

My dad had stomach problems on Sunday involving vomiting and pain. The nurse at the ALF treated him as though it was a virus, and I fully agreed. When the pain did not subside by late in the evening he asked to be taken to the VA emergency room. He was there from 12:30 am Monday until I picked him up about 8:30 am and took him back to his place. After much testing he was diagnosed with mild diverticulitis and given two prescription medications, one being an antibiotic. I talked to him this afternoon and he is getting better slowly. Never a dull moment.

The weather in WNY has been nice this week - mostly sunny and in the 50's. Not too bad for November.

Hi Dave. I'm sorry to hear your father is having more problems, but glad he seems to be improving. I hope the medications will take care of it.

It sounds like you're almost living in an all-new house! It must feel good to see all of those improvements. I suppose the weather is going to put everything to a halt pretty soon, and hope most of it will be done by then. As far as the patio covering goes, I guess you won't be spending a lot of time on the patio during the Winter, anyway!

Have a good weekend.

Carol

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Report This| Share this:Check-in -- November 2011Hi Dave. I'm sorry to hear your father is having more problems, but glad he seems to be improving. I hope the medications will take care of it.

It sounds like you're almost living in an all-new house! It must feel good to see all of those improvements. I suppose the weather is going to put everything to a halt pretty soon, and hope most of it will be done by then. As far as the patio covering goes, I guess you won't be spending a lot of time on the patio during the Winter, anyway!

We usually have a few friends and neighbors over for Thanksgiving, and then play board games like Scrabble and Yahtzee afterwards. I'm not sure if we're going to do it this year as we're counting every penny.

The care facility my MIL (mother-in-law) was in when she had Alzheimer's had the most beautiful Thanksgiving dinners. We were very fortunate to share two there with her, complete with white tablecloths, handsome silverware and goblets (not crystal, but very tastefully done) and good food. She had regular hair salon visits and the staff always made sure she (and everyone else) always looked their best. She was never sure who we were, but we followed her conversational lead and had a nice time.

We're hoping our kids can visit some time around New Years.

How is everyone else doing?

Byroney

Life isn't a matter of milestones but of moments. - Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

We usually have a few friends and neighbors over for Thanksgiving, and then play board games like Scrabble and Yahtzee afterwards. I'm not sure if we're going to do it this year as we're counting every penny.

The care facility my MIL (mother-in-law) was in when she had Alzheimer's had the most beautiful Thanksgiving dinners. We were very fortunate to share two there with her, complete with white tablecloths, handsome silverware and goblets (not crystal, but very tastefully done) and good food. She had regular hair salon visits and the staff always made sure she (and everyone else) always looked their best. She was never sure who we were, but we followed her conversational lead and had a nice time.

Everything is going fine. My dad is much better and doing well. I've just felt more like reading the WebMD communities than posting lately.

Because I am disabled and my wife works full-time, we have been going to Denny's on Thanksgiving day for the past few years. My wife usually works, and she does this year until 6:30 pm. We will go to Denny's with her parents, my dad and which every of our two sons is not working.

Everything is going fine. My dad is much better and doing well. I've just felt more like reading the WebMD communities than posting lately.

Because I am disabled and my wife works full-time, we have been going to Denny's on Thanksgiving day for the past few years. My wife usually works, and she does this year until 6:30 pm. We will go to Denny's with her parents, my dad and which every of our two sons is not working.

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